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A new Stranger Things comic book series will see the return of Eddie Munson.
Background
In July 2022, it was revealed that a spin-off stage play and a spin-off series was in the works The stage play was produced by Sonia Friedman, directed by Stephen Daldry, and written by Kate Trefry based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry.
Intro
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry. The story serves as a prequel to the events of the television series Stranger Things. It first previewed on November 17, 2023, and officially opened on December 14 at the Phoenix Theatre in London‘s West End to rave reviews.[1][2]
Who is in Stranger Things season 4?
Eddie Munson – Joseph Quinn
Eddie is the Dungeon Master for the Hawkins High Dungeons and Dragons group, known as The Hellfire Club.
The introduction of Joseph Quinn’s genial metalhead was a highlight of Stranger Things season four, though fans all over the world had their hearts broken when he died sacrificing himself in the final episode.
While Eddie won’t be returning for the hit Netflix’s show’s fifth and final season, it has been confirmed that the Hellfire Club leader will return in a new prequel comic book series titled The Rise of Hellfire.
Team
Dark Horse Comics has teamed up with Dungeons & Dragons for the four-issue miniseries, which will reveal the campaign that sparked Eddie’s love for Dungeons & Dragons, as well as how he recruited Lucas, Dustin and Mike to join the Hellfire Club.
The offical synopsis reads: “Spell slinging, sword swinging, and the luck of the dice shaped the lives of the Stranger Things boys well before they had real-life monsters to face.
“This crossover comic features Eddie Munson’s rise to de facto leader of the Hellfire Club, flashbacks to the legendary campaign that got him hooked on D&D, his recruitment of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike, and glimpses into the fantasy worlds they conquered together.”
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The Rise of Hellfire is written by Jody Houser and Eric Campbell, illustrated by Diego Galindo, coloured by Diana Sousa and lettered by Nate Piekos. Issue #1 arrives in comic shops on February 19, 2025.
“As soon as I saw Stranger Things season four, I knew the story of Eddie Munson and the Hellfire Club would be a perfect sequel to our Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons miniseries,” said Houser.
“Both Eric and I are very familiar with how D&D forges friendships and storytellers, and it’s been wonderful exploring Hawkins through that lens.”
Stranger Things seasons 1-4 are streaming on Netflix. A fifth and final season is in production. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is now booking until February 2025 at the Phoenix Theatre in London.
Tickets are available now.
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